I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

One day I was thinking about my friend Jenn. She is an amazing mother of quads. Because her life is busy, (whose wouldn't be with 4 little ones running around) she likes slow-cooker meals. I decided to play around with a recipe that would be super easy to throw together and would taste wonderful. My family really liked this, I hope she will too. These are about 278 calories each if using the low-carb wraps (317 if using flour tortillas).

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

I love that this is relatively low calorie for a cake. It's light, moist and yummy. Really good with chocolate drizzled over it, orange glaze drizzled over it or to be used as a strawberry shortcake. Do not use a non stick pan for this cake.

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Sift powdered sugar and flour together, four times, set aside.
~In a large mixing bowl, pour room temperature egg whites, cream of tarter, vanilla extract, almond extract & salt.
~Beat at high speed (if you have a kitchen-aid use the flat beater at speed 8) for a couple minutes.
~Gradually add sugar, beating until the sugar dissolves and stiff peaks are formed.
~Fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time (if using a kitchen-aid just turn it down to speed 1).
~Very gently spoon into an uncreased tube pan (do not use a non-stick pan).
~Using a knife cut though the batter, this removes any air pockets.
~Bake for 40-45 minutes or into cake is done.
~Remove pan from oven and immediately invert pan.
~Cool completely before removing cake from tube pan.

Directions:
~Slice cooled cake in half, horizontally.
~Mix all the ingredients together, except raspberries.
~Spread about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of mixture over top of cut cake.
~Put the other half of the cake over frosted cake.
~Frost sides & top with remaining frosting.
~Decorate with raspberries.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

This is such a moist, filling, delicious muffin. I love that they are only 94 calories each. This is so low in calories that you could put a teaspoon of peanut butter on it and not feel guilty. Simple to make and will freeze well.

Directions:
~In large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter.
~Add the onions, garlic, mustard & worcestershire sauce.
~Saute until the onions are soft.
~Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
~Line an 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil.
~Place the bottom halves of the buns into the 9x13 inch pan.
~Spread 3/4 of the onions mixture over the bottom bun.
~Divide the ham evenly over the onion spread.
~Place cheese over the ham.
~Place the top bun over the cheese.
~Press down the sandwiches a little.
~Spread the remaining onion mixture over top of the buns.
~Cover pan with aluminum foil over sandwiches.
~Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour or up to 12 hours.
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Bake for 30 minutes.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Soooooo good. Just as good if you want it meatless and leave out the chicken sausage. Even a couple of the picky babies like this one. This is 265 calories with the sausage, 172 calories without the sausage.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

It's easy to make, tastes great and is low cal (236 calories). If you don't like the whole wheat low carb tortilla, buy a flour tortilla or better yet make your own. I also use this marinate just for grilled chicken.

Directions:
~Place the zest & the juice of the lime in a zip-loc bag.
~Mix in honey, olive oil, garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper.
~Add cut up chicken & marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
~Cook chicken on a griddle over medium-high heat, until done.
~Place chicken, tomato & cheese on a tortilla.
~Fold in half and spray with a cooking spray.
~Cook on griddle over medium heat until golden brown, flip and cook other side until golden brown.